12:21 PM ET Nicole Hazen, the wife of Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen, has died from a form of brain cancer, the team said Thursday. She was 45. The team said she died from glioblastoma. She was diagnosed in July 2020. “Nicole lived her life and loved her family with fierceness and devotion,” the
Month: August 2022
12:50 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019. The league announced Thursday that the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on June 24-25, 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to
2:32 PM ET The Boston Red Sox on Thursday have released outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Bradley, 32, rejoined the Red Sox after the team acquired the outfielder and two minor leaguers in a December 2021 trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up slugger Hunter Renfroe. He was hitting .210 with 3 home runs and 29
1:45 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies released shortstop Didi Gregorius on Thursday in a series of moves involving players acquired at the trade deadline and the return of infielder Jean Segura from the 60-day injured list. Gregorius, 32, is hitting .210 with a home run and 19 RBIs this season, his third with the Phillies.
8:37 AM ET Mikel Arteta has urged Premier League clubs to continue sending a strong anti-discrimination message despite the decision to stop taking a knee before every match. Captains of the 20 clubs held a call this week to discuss whether to carry on with the gesture which began on June 17 2020 as England’s
11:48 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Alex Telles has signed for Sevilla on a season-long loan from Manchester United, both clubs announced on Thursday. ESPN reported on Wednesday that United were set for a defensive clearout and Telles is the first to leave the club. – PL Preview: How will Ten
9:17 AM ET Southend United chairman Ron Martin confirmed the stand’s name will be changed. Adam Davy/PA Images A football club in England have said they will the change the name of their “Gilbert and Rose West Stand” after going viral on social media for its association with one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Southend
1:58 PM ET Matt Miazga is headed back to MLS, signing a three-and-a-half year contract with FC Cincinnati via a free transfer from Chelsea, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Queen City Press was the first to report the news. – 2022-23 picks: Premier League, LaLiga. Bundesliga & more– MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games,
12:45 PM ET Cesar Azpilicueta has decided to snub Barcelona and extend his contract at Chelsea for another two years, sources have told ESPN. The Spain international reached an agreement to join Barcelona a few months ago but negotiations between both clubs stalled more than expected and Azpilicueta has opted to stay at Stamford Bridge.
11:17 AM ET Antonio Conte said Tottenham are moving in the “right direction” after bringing in new players but used Manchester United‘s last summer window as a warning for those expecting a Premier League title challenge. Spurs have signed six new players to date for around £100 million including Richarlison, Yves Bissouma and Ivan Perisic